The midbrain or mesencephalon (from the Greek mesos, middle, and enkephalos, brain[1]) is a portion of the central nervous system associated with vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.[2]
villa â(plural villas or villae). ( 1 plural villas) A house, often larger and more expensive than average, in the countryside or on the coast, often used as a retreat.
Find definitions for: Pronunciation: (loj), [key] ân., v., lodged, lodgâ¢ing. â n. 1. a small, makeshift or crude shelter or habitation, as of boughs, poles, skins, earth, or rough boards; cabin or hut. 2. a house used as a temporary residence, as in the hunting season.3. a summer cottage.. a house or cottage, as in a park or on an estate, occupied by a gatekeeper, caretaker, gardener, or other employee. 5. a resort hotel, motel, or inn. 6. the main building of a camp, resort hotel, or the like. 7. the meeting place of a branch of certain fraternal organizations.